Pinards En Branche Sauted Spinach
Elevate your vegetable sides with the timeless French classic, Pinards en Branche Sautéed Spinach. This quick, 10-minute recipe showcases the vibrant flavor of fresh spinach, delicately sautéed in a luscious combination of unsalted butter and olive oil. Highlighted with the warmth of finely minced garlic, a whisper of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance. Whether served alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a standalone vegetarian delight, this easy-to-make sautéed spinach is a versatile and nutrient-rich addition to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, Pinards en Branche is a sure-fire way to add French-inspired flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove dirt. Pat the leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the washed spinach to the pan in batches, stirring constantly to allow it to wilt down before adding more. This process should take about 2-3 minutes.
Once all the spinach is wilted, season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the sautéed spinach and give it one final toss in the pan.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1586 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2826 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
